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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,766.42, 44,649.90 and 9,775.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,766.42, 44,649.90 and 9,775.62 is: 14,663.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,766.42 : 44,649.90 = 9,775.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,766.42/44,649.90 = 9,775.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,766.42x = 44,649.90 × 9,775.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,766.42x = 436,480,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,480,455.44/29,766.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,663.52

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